GRE Word List
ROUSING
giving rise to excitement : stirring
The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.
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| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
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| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| license | permission to act |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
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